Lead Engineering Technician

Introduction

Saab UK is part of Scandinavia’s largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.

What you will be part of Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems.

Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. What makes that difference possible? You. But technology alone doesn't create safety. Your perspective, your skills, your contribution – that's what transforms possibility into reality. Here, diversity strengthens everything we do. You'll find unlimited opportunities to advance your career whilst maintaining balance in your life beyond work.

We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where every person can fully focus on what matters. Saab is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer – all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran or disability status.

Join us in creating the most innovative robotic technology for the harshest environment in the deepest oceans and most turbulent waters. We lead the world with the most advanced engineering, electronics and software systems for pioneering electric underwater technology. We don’t just create products – we are revolutionising the underwater world. So come and be part of an innovative and agile team that is dedicated to smart and inspired technology that is rapidly changing the future of underwater robotics.

The Lead Engineering Technician will oversee daily engineering R&D facility operations, execute complex technical tasks and coordinate the daily work of the technicians to meet operations goals. The role combines hands‑on technical execution – such as building test equipment – with planning, task management and ensuring a safe, efficient working environment.

• Area Ownership
• Asset management – maintain equipment ensuring it is fully operational and fit for purpose
• Safety Lead – Serve as safety lead for assigned area ensuring operations are compliant with company protocols and regulatory safety standards. Including ensuring high quality risk assessments are in place and up to date
• 5S Standard - Champion 5s workplace optimisation standards throughout assigned area ensuring operations are productive and efficient
• Management of equipment calibration status in line with the company calibration recall process / calibration register
• Practical Tasks Perform practical hands on builds of electro‑mechanical hardware as and when required (Jigs / fixtures / wiring harness / etc) Perform Engineering test routines to defined test specifications and document results to assist with Engineering design reviews (Electrical / Mechanical)
• Perform technical review studies on Engineering samples / sub-assemblies to utilise technical problem solving (first Line support)
• Team Coordination Schedule, assign and review daily tasks for the technicians team
• Train and mentor technicians on technical skills and protocols
• Serve as a point of contact between engineers, project managers and technicians

• HNC or Degree in a relevant engineering discipline
• Competent in Electrical and Electronic Engineering environment
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